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Legal Ethics
Legal Ethics Law360 provides breaking news and analysis on legal malpractice cases and attorney misconduct. Coverage includes criminal allegations, disciplinary actions, and recusals involving attorneys and judges, as well as legal rules and standards.
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Latest News in Legal Ethics
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November 21, 2025
Lemon Law Attys Urge Court To Kill Ford's 'Chilling' RICO Suit
Attorneys representing three lemon law firms urged a California federal judge Friday to dismiss a racketeering suit Ford Motor Co. brought against them alleging they engaged in fraudulent billing practices, with one saying the "chilling" litigation could open every lawsuit to similar claims.
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November 21, 2025
Writers Accuse Databricks Of Deposition Misconduct In AI Suit
Writers suing Databricks for allegedly using their copyrighted works for artificial intelligence training have urged a California federal judge to order defense attorneys to stop coaching witnesses during depositions, with defense counsel countering that the court should bar plaintiffs from asking "personally invasive and harassing" questions.
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November 21, 2025
Debt Negotiator Settles Case Against Conn. Banking Chief
Following a Connecticut Supreme Court opinion, a law firm and a linked support services company have agreed to settle a lawsuit that questioned whether the state banking commissioner could regulate their debt negotiation services or if the judicial branch enjoyed that exclusive responsibility.
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November 21, 2025
Creek High Court Orders Updates On Freedmen Citizenship
The Muscogee (Creek) Supreme Court has ordered the tribe's citizenship board to provide it with monthly reports on its progress to approve applications for two of its descendants after they looked to hold the board and Principal Chief David Hill in contempt for allegedly delaying the process.
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November 21, 2025
Firm Wants Lender's Attys To Bear Blame In $16.2M Loan Suit
Willinger Willinger & Bucci PLLC is responsible for any damages suffered by a New York lender that relied on falsified documents to approve a $16.2 million loan to the development arm of a Connecticut housing authority, Pullman & Comley LLC said in seeking to shift the blame away from itself.
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- LITIGATION
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- Misconduct claims against attorneys and judges
- Criminal charges against attorneys and judges
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